The Top 100 Drug Interactions: A Guide to Patient Management [Paperback]

Philip Hansten (Author), John Horn (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0967471842 | ISBN-13: 978-0967471846 | Publication Date: March 1, 2003 | Edition: 4th

The revised 2003 edition of The Top 100 Drug Interactions is a pocket-sized reference to drug interactions written by the acknowledged experts in the field. The booklet contains information on over 2700 individual, clinically significant drug interactions and is updated annually. Each interaction monograph includes a brief summary of the interaction and specific recommendations on how to avoid possible adverse patient outcomes by proper management or avoidance of the potential interaction. Interactions between drugs and herbal products are also included. Copyright 2003.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The book would be very useful for practitioners "at the bedside" as it provides pertinent, succinct information. -- Jane Carpenter, J Pharm Pract and Research, Vol 32, #4, 2002

This booklet is updated and ... it contains an impressive amount of data. The text is clear and focused. -- O. Spigset, Eur J Clin Pharmacol vol 58, 2002

About the Author

Drs. Hansten and Horn are Professors of Pharmacy at the School of Pharmacy, Univ.of Washington, Seattle. Annually revised pocket booklet for the identification of drug interactions based on severity of adverse outcome, adequacy of documentation, and the estimated frequency of occurrence. Interactions are arranged according to object drug and precipitant drug. Mostly in tabular and outline formats. Softcover

Product Details

• Paperback: 181 pages
• Publisher: H & H Pubns; 4th edition (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967471842
• ISBN-13: 978-0967471846
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,202,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)